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Title: Multiphase separation of copper nanowires

Journal Article · · ChemComm
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C6CC06228H· OSTI ID:1393343
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States). Physics and Life Science Directorate
  2. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States). Engineering Direcotrate

Here, this communication reports a new method to purify copper nanowires with nearly 100% yield from undesired copper nanoparticle side-products formed during batch processes of copper nanowire synthesis. Also, this simple separation method can yield large quantities of long, uniform, high-purity copper nanowires to meet the requirements of nanoelectronics applications as well as provide an avenue for purifying copper nanowires in the industrial scale synthesis of copper nanowires, a key step for commercialization and application of nanowires.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1393343
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-698864; CHCOFS
Journal Information:
ChemComm, Vol. 52, Issue 78; ISSN 1359-7345
Publisher:
Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 33 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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